An 18-year-old got electric shock during a Muharram procession at a Malda village on Friday and later died while on way to Calcutta for treatment.

According to sources, six boys, including two minors, received shock at Atgamar in Milki area during the procession as the steel pole, with a flag attached to it, being carried by them came in contact with an overhead power cable.

“Initially, three people got electrocuted. Three others, who came to their rescue, also suffered electrical shock,” said Manirul Islam, the officer-in-charge of Milki police outpost.

Later, Mohammad Hasinul Sheikh died on way to Calcutta. He and two others were referred from the Malda Medical College and Hospital (MMCH). The remaining three are under treatment at the MMCH.

Sabitri Mitra, Trinamul MLA of Manikchak, said she would request the state to give compensation to the deceased’s family and also to the injured.